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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.38, 598.99 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.38, 598.99 and 182.91 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.38 : 598.99 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.38/598.99 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.38x = 598.99 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.38x = 109,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,557.35/399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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